ESP Biography



PATRICK HOLEC, MIT graduate student studying bioengineering



Major: Bioengineering

College/Employer: MIT

Year of Graduation: G

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Brief Biographical Sketch:

Patrick graduated from University of Minnesota with a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics and Biomedical Engineering. He is currently facing an identity crisis as a computational researcher working in an immunology lab, but is interested in using machine learning and probabilistic methods to improve our understanding of the immune repertoire. In his free time, Patrick plays intramural sports, works on his music, and thinks about math.



Past Classes

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E13728: Being Real about Bioengineering in HSSP Spring 2020 (Feb. 29, 2020)
Can CRISPR cure every disease? Why is the flu more dangerous than Ebola? Is eternal life possible? Take a seat and relax, as we explore the rapidly evolving field of bioengineering. We will break down current events with biology, math and reason while exploring whether bioengineering can (or cannot!) solve all our problems. We will dig into hot research topics such as CRISPR gene editing, how to engineer our immune system to fight disease, and much more, while also critically thinking of the current shortcomings of these new technologies. Put yourself into the shoes of a bioengineer for a collaborative and interactive discussion on the future of human biology as we know it!


E12828: Being Real about Bioengineering in HSSP Spring 2019 (Feb. 23, 2019)
Can CRISPR cure every disease? Why is the flu more dangerous than Ebola? Is eternal life possible? Take a seat and relax, as we explore the rapidly evolving field of bioengineering. We will break down current events with biology, math and reason while exploring whether bioengineering can (or cannot!) solve all our problems. We will dig into hot research topics such as CRISPR gene editing, how to engineer our immune system to fight disease, and much more, while also critically thinking of the current shortcomings of these new technologies. Put yourself into the shoes of a bioengineer for a collaborative and interactive discussion on the future of human biology as we know it!